- Maserati has revealed the GranCabrio 490
- The new entry-level model of the GranCabrio lineup packs 483 hp
- Pricing will be revealed in March and order books open in April
Maserati’s GranCabrio has gained a third powertrain option, establishing a new entry point for the convertible grand tourer.
On Friday, Maserati unveiled the GranCabrio 490 and confirmed its arrival at U.S. dealerships by July of this year, with order books to open in April.
Pricing will be announced in March, but as the new entry-level model in the GranCabrio lineup, the 490 will be positioned below the sporty Trofeo and electric Folgore models, which start at $204,995 and $206,995, respectively. Both prices include a $1,995 destination charge.
The GranCabrio 490 is powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 found in the GranCabrio Trofeo, but with output reduced from 542 hp in the Trofeo to 483 hp in the 490—the same rating as in the GranTurismo Modena, the entry-level version of the coupe. For those seeking more power, the GranCabrio Folgore delivers 751 hp from a trio of electric motors, with one at the front and two at the rear.
New Maserati GranCabrio 490
As in the Trofeo, the 490’s engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive system. Air suspension is also standard. Maserati claims a 0-62 mph time of four seconds and a top speed of 186 mph.
The GranCabrio’s soft-top roof, available in five colors, takes just 14 seconds to be raised or lowered and can be operated at speeds of up to 31 mph. A neck-warming system with three intensity levels comes standard, and buyers can opt for a wind deflector that fits behind the front seats to improve aerodynamics—though at the expense of rear-seat passengers.
Other available features include a Sonus Faber audio system with 19 speakers, carbon-fiber cabin accents, and Maserati’s latest take on its Verde Giada green paint finish for the exterior.
Additionally, Maserati will offer a new Sports Exhaust system for all gas-powered GranTurismo and GranCabrio models starting from March.
